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eBay Open – Day 1 – Lacked Excitement, but Still Offered Valuable Info for New Sellers
eBay opened eBay Open today, its seller conference. Here is a brief overview what you missed and what was interesting to new and veteran sellers.
eBay
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone Believes Focus Category Strategy Will Drive Growth
eBay is embarking on a new phase in its evolution under CEO Jamie Iannone, leaning into emerging technologies like AI and live commerce to drive growth.
eBay Ads Report: Christmas on a Budget in 2023 – How UK Shoppers Aim To Save This Festive Season
With the cost of living crisis squeezing budgets, many UK shoppers are looking to cut back on spending this Christmas, according to a new report by eBay Ads.
eBay Offers Seller Protections Due to Hurricane Idalia
eBay is offering seller protection due to Hurricane Idalia which has affected users in Florida and parts of the Southeast.
Online Marketplaces
Etsy Introduces New Seller Rewards Program ‘Share & Save’
Online marketplace Etsy announced today a new program called Share & Save that gives sellers a 4% discount on their Etsy bill.
Walmart Sellers Can Now Manage Google Shopping Ads in Seller Center
Walmart is giving marketplace sellers more options to advertise their products through its self-serve advertising portal, according to an email sent to sellers.
Online Merchants and Marketplace Sellers Face Higher Costs As Visa and Mastercard Plan Fee Increases
Major credit card networks Visa and Mastercard are planning to increase the fees that retailers and marketplace sellers pay when accepting credit cards.
Shipping & Logistics
Ware2Go Report: Is Fast Delivery Still the Holy Grail in Delivery?
The digital age has conditioned consumers to expect instant gratification, but is fast delivery still the primary key to success for online sellers and brands?
International
Royal Mail Launched ‘Safe Place’ – A Way for Residents To Inform Posties Where to Delivery Packages Safely While Not Home
Royal Mail has launched a ‘Safe Place’ delivery option in their mobile app, allowing customers to specify where they would like parcels delivered when not home.
OnBuy Teams Up With YouLend To Offer Flexible Financing for UK Sellers
OnBuy has partnered with the global embedded financing platform YouLend to introduce fast and flexible financing options for businesses on its platform.